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Ironbark picnic area: Cocoparra National Park

Cocoparra National Park

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Last reviewed: Mon 21 October 2024, 10.09am

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am.

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 1.23am

Fires - Advice: Rd 9 Benerembah

There is a fire in this park called Rd 9 Benerembah. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sat 16 Nov 2024, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Nov 2024, 12.39pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 August 2024 to 13 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.  

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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 8.00am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 6.30pm

Closed areas: Park CLOSED due to flooding

Yarradda precinct is CLOSED from the 30th October to 22nd November 2024. 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the Yarradda Precinct are have been closed for your safety. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 3.23pm

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.00am to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 7.38am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

 

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct.

 

HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

 

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

 

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program and have allowed a 8 week window to undertake the program.

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 12.30pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED

The following campgrounds will be CLOSED until further notice, due to flood damage. 

If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online. 

  • Cuba South - All campgrounds 
  • MIA 1 - Catfish Corner (eroded bank)
  • Uri - All campgrounds 

Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

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Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 6.30pm

Closed areas: Jacks Creek lookout is closed

Lookouts are closed on Jacks Creek walking track.

Lookouts are closed due to dangerous cliff edges. Please stay on the formed walking track and obey all signs and barricades. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.47am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

  • These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
  • Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
  • Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
  • Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
  • There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
  • The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/ironbark-picnic-area-cocoparra-national-park/local-alerts

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